[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6055]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 CELEBRATING CLECO RINGING THE CLOSING BELL AT NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Cleco Corporation 
for ringing The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on 
Friday, April 16. Cleco used this event to officially kick off its 75th 
anniversary celebration with more revelry scheduled to follow.
  Based in Pineville, La., Cleco is a regional energy company which 
began operations on January 2, 1935. Today, it serves about 277,000 
retail customers across Louisiana. Moreover, Cleco is the only publicly 
traded company on the NYSE headquartered in Central Louisiana, and the 
seventh largest NYSE-traded company based in the state.
  Cleco has a remarkable track record of success, and I am confident it 
will continue to provide great opportunities for the residents of this 
area.
  It is with deep appreciation for this company's many contributions to 
the 5th Congressional District that I commend Cleco and its dedicated 
employees.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 75th 
anniversary of Cleco. I offer my deepest congratulations to the devoted 
individuals who helped Cleco reach this significant milestone.

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